Archives for November 12, 2005

'On the history front, while watching the highlights on the jumbotron (the same ones played before every game), I mentioned to my wife that it would have been great if all the highlights they showed were of Sabres hitting Leafs, and Sabres scoring on the Leafs. After all, there would have been a lot to choose from, given the recent history of success against the Leafs, … [Read more...] about Excitement and History – Courtesy of the Leafs

Senators Gameday: Buffalo at Ottawa (Ottawa Sun) Senators Game Night (Ottawa Citizen) Buffalo (8-8-0) at Ottawa (12-2-0) (AP) Sabres look to slow down Heatley, Senators (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (8-8-0) at Ottawa Senators (12-2-0) (The Sports Network) Sens vs. Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) Sabres @ Ottawa (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'G Martin Biron is 9-6-2 with a 2.33 GAA against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'But despite watching his team go 2 for 7 on the power play and take only three penalties, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff wasn't happy. "There's things in the game that really bothered me about our team," Ruff said. "I won't share it. I'll share it with the team, but there was things that bothered me. Until we get over it, we won't be a … [Read more...] about Sabres reclaim their homestead

'Connolly was about to head off the ice on a line change when the puck came to him on the left wing, heading into the Leafs zone. He went one-on-one against Klee, tucking the puck into his own skates as he slid past Klee on the outside. In the clear, he kicked the puck back to his stick, feinted left and Belfour went with him, leaving a microscopic opening for the high … [Read more...] about Score one for Connolly

Leafs outplay, but lose to Sabres (Toronto Star) Photo Gallery (Toronto Star) Leafs in Buffalo no-win situation (Toronto Sun) Score one for Connolly (Toronto Sun) Three Leafs sit out (Toronto Sun) Sabres spoil the night for Leaf fans (Toronto Globe and Mail) Buffalo jinx haunts Leafs (National Post) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'"It was a heck of a goal," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's part of what the game is about today, and it was tremendous."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 2

'Lydman hadn't played since injuring his groin against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 28. He sat out five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Lydman activated from injured list

'"It's definitely one of the better goals I've scored," said Connolly, who recorded his first career multi-goal game. "I practice that move a lot. It's worked before, but I just haven't scored on it."' … [Read more...] about Connolly tallies twice as Sabres halt skid

'"I got caught flatfooted. The kid (Connolly) made a helluva move," said Klee. "Not only did he make a great move on me, obviously to go to your backhand. I don't know if you could have a tighter angle. He made a helluva shot."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 2

'With the teams tied at 2, Connolly corkscrewed through the Toronto defense, tucking a backhand shot under Ed Belfour's arm at 6:44 of the third period.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Scores Twice, Sabres Rip Leafs 5-2

'..an assist on Thomas Vanek's empty-net marker gave him his first three-point night since December 19, 2001.' … [Read more...] about Connolly leads Buffalo to victory

Thorburn's best shot puts an end to Moose (Rochester D&C) Muscle of Thorburn serves Amerks well (Rochester D&C) Amerks work OT to beat Moose (Winnipeg Free Press) Amerks in Overtime (RNews.com) Rochester 6, Manitoba 5, OT (AP) Overtime Win For Amerks (WHAM-TV) Amerks win 6-5 in OT (Amerks.com) 'Over the Boards' reality show returns (Amerks.com) Thorburn the Hero as … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage